Building Community

Hello Families!

I'm currently looking for families that wish to be involved in the classroom in one way or another. I have some ideas for those that aren't sure of ways they can be involved, but please don't feel confined to these ideas. If you have a different idea, please let me know.  Also know that I am more than willing to work with you  to develop a plan if you wish.

1. Career speakers- Families that would like to come in and talk to the class about their career and the possibilities it may hold for the students. The students truly do enjoy the parent speakers that come in during Career Day.  I've seen them make connections instantaneously as to how their school work relates to xyz job. I could also see if there are ways that your career ties in with the curriculums, especially if it's science or social studies(history, geography, economics) related. 

2. Artists or creatives- Anybody that would like to come in and do a craft or art project with a small group is welcome. This could be done once, or it could be a scheduled recurring activity. For instance; every first Friday.

3. Reading- If you are one that enjoys reading to an audience of eager children, then this is for you! This could be whole group, or you could read one on one with a child or even run a book group with six or seven students. Again, this could be a one time thing or a regularly scheduled activity.

4. Cooking- Anything that involves food and especially when the students get to help create the food, they are instantaneously drawn in and learning practical life skills as well as working on their reading or math if there is a recipe and measuring involved. If you have roots in another country or simply have culinary and cultural experience from another culture, come in a share your experience with a tasty dish that the students can help prepare. This could possibly be coordinated with an art activity.

5. Gardening- We have a classroom hydroponic garden that we are waiting to set up, but that doesn't mean that we are precluded from using the outdoor garden beds! If you have expertise in gardening please come in and get the seedling started with the students and return to transplant. Depending on your availability, you could come in and take a small group down to water the garden once a week etc.

6. Perhaps philanthropy is your passion- You could organize a classroom drive for your favorite charity; Humane Society, America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, students could make bagged lunches for a local homeless shelter to be handed out, perhaps you have a connection with a nursing home that could use some cards every few months from the students, etc...

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

I would love to have you in our classroom. Please send me an email if you can see yourself fitting into our community.

Thanks in advance!